Dressed For The Occasion

Examines the history, manufacture, and care of American clothing from colonial times to the 1970s and discusses its relationship to the social milieu.

The Pope provides humorous suggestions for what to wear for various places and situations.

Sartorial superstar Gok Wan from TV's How to Look Good Naked is every girl's favourite style guru and confidence booster. His fantastic guide has all the advice and inspiration you’ll ever need to look and feel totally fabulous, whatever the occasion.

A history of the women who taught Americans how to dress in the first half of the 20th century—and whose lessons we’d do well to remember today.

Every little lady should have her dream dress! This guide shows, step by step, how to make beautiful girls' dresses that are not only unique, but economical, too. Simon Henry presents four main designs that will delight princesses of every age.

More than forty frock designs for your (or your little one’s) doll collection! Classic A-lines, sleeveless summer dresses, and party frocks—learn to sew eighteen-inch doll dresses for every occasion. This huge collection of over forty miniature dress designs includes twenty-eight complete dress patterns, plus thirteen bonus looks created from mix-and-match elements. Plenty of sewing tutorials are included, along with beautiful photography of the stylish dresses. With princess seams, pretty pockets, and a variety of necklines, dressing up your doll has never been so much fun!

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This book is a comprehensive guide to personal and professional development, covering topics such as effective communication, team building, leadership, travel, hobbies, and self-care. With practical tips and strategies for success, readers will learn how to enhance their skills and achieve their goals in all areas of life.